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Having a Faith Mindset
LEANING INTO FAITH
by practicing meditation, journaling, yoga, and finding a
beautiful community of people who were the essence of love.
Some days were easier than others. On the days that were
too heavy for me to handle alone, I let my friends and family
hold me up. At first, I was resistant to their help, I didn't
want to be a burden, but I learned they wanted to be there
for me. They were my light on the days mine felt dim.
In February 2022, after having a solid three-and-a-half
years without progression, I learned the cancer had now
traveled to my lungs. This was my biggest challenge yet.
I felt blindsided, and as if I was being diagnosed all over
again.
Not only was I experiencing shortness of breath, but my
new treatment was harsh on my body. Nausea, vomiting, and
fatigue were some of the symptoms I had to learn to live with.
I started experiencing a lot of anxiety around treatment and
life itself; I sometimes wondered how much longer I could
do this for. That's where the power of gratitude came in,
finding the tiniest things to be grateful for and building on
that always brought me back to a state of peace.
Thank you for my amazing partner who takes care of me
when I am not well.
Thank you for this treatment because my breathing has
gotten better.
Thank you to my medical team for being full of knowledge
to help save my life.
Thank you for the warm sunshine on my face.
Thank you for the air I breathe.
My scans weren't exactly what I was hoping for either. For
about a year they showed " minimal response to treatment. "
It was a letdown every time I read the results, and a part of
me wondered if this was the part where I would go downhill.
I felt the realness of this thought, but always released
it, because the truth is, I didn't know if it was and there was
no use in creating a story around it.
Instead, I found power in surrendering. I realized when,
how, and if I heal was not my part-I have no control over
the matter. My part is to be here now and live with as much
love in my heart as I can.
I don't know how long these treatments will work for me,
but I am going to continue to take it day by day while still
holding onto the belief of a brighter future.
Isn't that what having Faith is? Putting your trust in something
you can't see, touch, or feel yet? l
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